A hug is nice, especially after two-plus years of social distancing during a pandemic. But it’s open to interpretation. Is it a sign of real affection, or is someone just …
Weight-loss surgery helps cancer survivor live her best life
Nicole Jenkins is a businesswoman, wife and mother who lost 145 pounds following weight-loss surgery at Parkwest Medical Center. The Sevierville woman, now a resident of Orlando, Florida, says she couldn’t …
Dr. Lewis Joins LeConte Women’s Healthcare
Shelly Lewis, MD, FACOG, has joined the medical team at LeConte Women’s Healthcare Associates. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and has special clinical interest in continuity of care, …
Breast cancer survivor seeks to ‘Paint the Park Pink’
This Saturday is “Paint the Park Pink” night at Smokies Stadium, and the players will don special jerseys that will be auctioned to raise money for Making Strides Against Breast …
Girl Scouts earn highest award for 2022
Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians have announced the 2022 Gold Award recipients, and 14 of the 20 recipients are from Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Since 1916, thousands of Girl Scouts across …
Robotic-assisted surgery gives relief from abdominal pain
Judy Caldwell moved to East Tennessee after becoming enchanted with the Smoky Mountains. She enjoys tending the flowers on the property she recently purchased, playing music and buying and selling …
Visions of school days past
The abandoned Island View School off Boyd’s Creek Highway in Sevier County has been the subject of Robin’s painting and my photography efforts on several occasions. This interesting old structure …
Park experts to review books for publication
Great Smoky Mountains Association has created an advisory council for its book publications program to more efficiently drive the selection process for its boutique publishing house.
Comprising a carefully curated group …